Football | Naperville North's Goebel commits to Iowa

April 21, 2012|By Tim O'Halloran | Special to the Tribune

Naperville North junior offensive guard Colin Goebel orally committed to Iowa on Saturday afternoon while making an unofficial visit to campus.

"Iowa has been my leader ever since I made my first visit about a month ago, and in the end Iowa is the place I want to play starting next season," Goebel said. "My family is totally on board with my decision, and they are super excited."

The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Goebel had 13 offers. He said the Iowa coaching staff is one of several factors that swayed him toward the Hawkeyes.

"Iowa has a great coaching staff, and I know that they can make me a better player," Goebel said. "They have just the best and most impressive group of coaches out of all the schools I looked at in my recruiting.

"Iowa also has a great reputation of developing offensive linemen, and it seems like every year they send one or two offensive linemen into the NFL. I know that Iowa will help me reach my goals. I also know that I will get a great education at Iowa. I'm also excited for my family because Iowa is just three hours from home and they can come out and see me play in college."